Pairing Spaghetti Carbonara correctly — a note on limoncello after the meal

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Spaghetti Carbonara. I ordered it with limoncello after the meal and the deeply savory elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. aged balsamic in particular became more prominent in a good way.

ingredient simplicity and quality are the guiding principles. The a Sunday ragu lunch is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Spaghetti Carbonara with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.